Thank you for your interest in
aviation. We would be pleased to have you in our
airline career program. Here are the details:
FAA
REQUIREMENTS: We offer an FAA
approved 13 weekend Aircraft Dispatcher training
program. You must be at least 21 years of
age. No prior aviation experience is required.
There are 5 milestones.
The 1st is a multiple choice FAA Private
Pilot computer knowledge exam. If you are a licensed pilot, you
will not be required to retake this exam. The dispatcher must be
knowledgeable on the same fundamentals as a pilot.
2nd, the FAA Aircraft
Dispatcher Computer Knowledge Exam must be
passed by the end of the course. This is the
advanced material which we will cover on two
additional weekends in class.
3rd, successful
completion of the open-book AGS multiple
choice exams at our website based on reading
assignments. The purpose of the exams are for
both you & the instructor to evaluate your
progress & identify any areas which may
require additional attention.
4th, completion of the
course culminating in a formal instructor
recommendation for the FAA Oral/Practical Exam.
5th, you must then
complete the final exam: an FAA
Oral/Practical test within 90 days of
graduation. Your instructor will schedule the
Practical at a time convenient to both you &
the FAA examiner.
AGS
REQUIREMENTS
*It is possible to complete the
course requirements but not be recommended by
the instructor for the FAA Practical Exam. Be
advised that the instructors are not required to
automatically recommend a student. You must
demonstrate the knowledge & professionalism
expected of an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher
throughout the course using common sense &
safety as general guidelines. Instructors will
not recommend "weak" students &
use the FAA examiner to eliminate those who did
not prepare properly.
WORKLOAD
The materials provided will
require many hours of reading & study; &
involves a certain level of dedication on your
part. This is an intense course &
procrastination is your worst enemy.
START
DATES: 3 Times per year.
Classes are held in Florence, KY; a suburb of
Cincinnati, OH.
*You may enroll for our courses at any time,
receive the study materials, & get started on your studies
immediately! A simple high school math
level (adding, subtracting, multiplying, &
dividing) & basic typing/computer skills are
required. You have 1 year from time of
enrollment to complete all requirements.
AIRLINE
GROUND SCHOOLS (AGS)
AGS has been in the airline
training business for 39 years & has
graduated over 57,000 students in various
programs. All of our instructors are active
airline dispatchers, pilots, & airline
managers with "real world" experience.
REGISTRATION
FEES - 13 weekend course: $3,295.00
A $500 non-refundable
registration fee is required & deducted
from the total fee. The balance of $2,795.00 is
due 8 days before the class starts. MasterCard
& Visa are okay, or make your check payable to AGS.
Students who withdraw will receive a prorated refund
based on a daily rate from the date of withdrawal.
Fees include all books &
materials, the FAA computer knowledge exam fees,
& Examiner fee (no hidden costs).
TRAINING
FUNDS AVAILABLE
US citizens: If you wish to
finance your training, call the MBNA Bank toll-free at 888-628-7700 for new
loans and mention AOPA. The interest rate is as
low as 8.99%. You are not required to pay an
annual fee for these Training Funds. There is no
pre-payment penalty. You can pay off your
balance early. (VA benefits are also
available. Call for
details.)
CLASSROOM
LOCATION
Kentucky - Turfway
Commercial Park, 73 Cavalier Bl., #200.,
Florence, KY 41042 800-824-4170; 859-371-3634 (Turfway
exit on Interstate 71-75) 10 mi south of
Cincinnati, OH.
HOUSING
Discounted motel rates for our
students range from $36-$42 per night.
BOOKS
& MATERIALS
The following training materials
are provided & are yours to keep: Rod
Machado Private Pilot Manual; Jeppesen flight
computer; Aviation Weather & Weather
Services book; FAR/AIM book; plotter; AGS 3 ring
study manual; Jepp Chart Training Guide; METAR/TAF
booklet; a Private Pilot
self-study test book; & the Aircraft
Dispatcher self-study test book. Items in bold
should be brought to class.
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
We have been very successful in assisting grads with job
placement. Our placement rate is 80%. We keep you posted on all jobs
nationwide via our website at ADX Jobs.
We provide a free resume review & practice
airline interview for our students. While we
cannot guarantee you a job, we certainly will make every effort
to assist you in your job search! We have grads at over 70 airlines and
aviation businesses worldwide at last count.
*We are available to meet with you to discuss
a career in Aircraft Dispatching. Call for an appointment!
ADDITIONAL
BENEFITS: AIRCRAFT ORIENTATION FLIGHT
Included in the Kentucky curriculum is a 30 minutes orientation
flight in a Cessna 150 aircraft.
*RECURRENT
TRAINING
The FAA requires active airline
dispatchers to attend a minimum of 20 hours
of annual recurrent training. AGS will offer
recurrent training via the internet to our grads
who are not currently employed to help maintain
proficiency.
Course
Description – For Tuition Assistance Programs.
The course will prepare one for an entry
level position with an airline as a FAA licensed
Aircraft Dispatcher. Subject matter includes:
Meteorology, B737 Turbojet Aircraft Systems,
Aerodynamics, Regulations, Communications, Air
Traffic Control, Navigation/Flight Planning,
Aircraft Theory, & Practical Dispatching.
This FAA approved program totals 208 hours of
FAA required training.
*ASTAR,
FEDEX, Airborne, UPS employees, etc
applying via a Tuition Assistance Program
(TAP) must submit company forms to your TAP
program manager prior to start of class. The TAP
form requires a signature from your supervisor
for reimbursement.
COLLEGE
CREDIT
AGS is affiliated with Gateway Community
& Technical College in Covington, KY. Three
semester credits are granted to all students who
complete the 13 weekend program.
*For more information on an airline
dispatcher career, visit www.dispatcher.org
Call: 800.824.4170
Fax: 859.371.3643
Airline Ground Schools
73 Cavalier Blvd. #200
Florence, KY 41042.
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